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Glove I just treat people how I wish to be treated. Ya know, that golden rule? Seems to work every time! hugs~

VERY REAL! And I'm sooooooo damn excited. Ready for the next few months to be over so I can get rid of my fat clothes. I have a closet full of clothes that are just down a size or two and I haven't be able to wear until I lose a few pounds. I'm going to THROW away things as I "out shrink" them!

I know they say the pre-op diet is to prepare our livers for the surgery but has anyone thought it might also be the prepare us for the weeks of liquids AFTER the surgery as well. I'm 7 days and counting now. This week is going to fly by! No dinners out, not social settings, just working and drinking my protein. EXCITED!!!

Deb I'm so excited for you. Maybe this will be happening much sooner than you thought. I'm excited FOR you

It's an awesome group too julz~

Yep! I'm a wannabe! Congrats!

I'm also afraid of heights. Just thoughts I would put something out here that DOESN'T have to do with our surgeries. Like I don't want having this surgery to completely consume me like it has been lately. My excess is just a part of who I am, not all of me. Does that make any sense. Ok, maybe not. I'm going to clean out the shed.

Bthslim... Keep posting. It helps!

Ok, I'm really losing my mind. I post something and once it posts everyone else's stuff shows up. Not sure why. 1. smmrsue! That's awesome! Guess I should get on the scale. I think about you taking some lady down for her skittles all the time now. Makes me laugh 2. Gas? OMGoooooooooooooooooodness! Try being a hairstylist with gas. NO BUENO! I test each Protein I buy to make sure it doesn't give me gas. Some do, some don't. No idea why either but I remember slimfast being one of the worst ones out there for that. 3. I need to stay focused. Thank you each for helping me do just that.

So how is everyone doing? Things have been too quiet here lately! Is everyone super focused on their pre-op diets? I'm afraid to get on the scale in fear I haven't lost anything. I'm pretty good at avoidance.

Hi lore! Welcome to the group. I'm on 2 shakes a day and one lean meal. I'm sure there is someone on here doing the 2 wk liquid. Keep posting. julz~

Welcome Mike! I agree with Deb......WOW! I'm not sure I could do that. What an inspiration. Glad you joined our little group here. We're a friendly bunch. julz~

Glove I'm so happy you came back and shared. It sounds like you made a wise decision for yourself. How can anyone not honor that? I think each of us has to feel 100% certain about this and know that it isn't really the easiest way out. I'm thinking there are going to be months of struggles with my addiction to food, the physical effects of being banded, and how those around me will react to my weight loss. I watched my sister lose 125 lbs after her bypass and thought to myself there was no way in hell I would ever do that. Well here I am. With as much work as you've done researching this surgery, you are really an asset to the group. I hope you do stick around. We're all going to need your emotional support and I value your insight. hugs~

Ok, I have to say it .... I miss Glove and wish she would chime in here.

GOOD cuz I need it. This pre-op diet SUCKS. If I was any good at dieting I would be a skinny B already, AND I know it's all mental. Like I'm having a hard time losing 10 lbs because I've been told I have to. I'm pouting today.

Welcome to the group Susan. Where do you live? It seems like we have a ton of nurses in here. That's a good thing for ppl like me who tend to avoid docs. Keep posting! j~

smmrsue you just keep telling me that!

yes

I'm scheduled with Dr Ortiz on April 2. Thank u so.much for all the information. Keep us posted

Congrats! April 2nd is going to be a great day for many of us!

This is the best thing I've read on here so far. THANK you for making me laugh. I almost snorted Water out my nose!

OMgoodness! I forgot about being preggers. Everyone had a horror story about labor. By the time I deliveried I was terrified. Of course, my delivery wasn't perfect but it all came out (pardon the pun) ok in the end. LOL So much so I had too more babies. There are some very valid points here but again, having this surgery is a personal decision and it's important to feel good about it.

Day 2 wasn't too good but Day 3 will be much better. hoot hoot!

Glove, I would have to agree with Deb and second what smmrsue said. It's completely YOUR decision and only you can make the right one for yourself. After being on this forum for the past few weeks, you pick up on certain personalities. I haven't come across anyone yet who seems as determined to follow the guidelines set out by your Doctor as you do. You have your diet down pat, know the rules front and back, and it seems you have more will power than anyone on here. I KNOW you have more than I do. Yes there are failure rates and horror stories and if we focused on those, none of us would be getting it done. I like the success stories and know if I work the band correctly, I will be one of those. I'm positive you will be too if you choose to go this direction. I would like to ask one question here about those who fail. Did the band fail, or did she fail the band? Know we're here for you whatever decision you make. julz~

Maybe something to do with Mercury? hehe I'm kidding (sorta), but the surgery is getting very close. I'm pretty happy with being so determined, even if I am nervous. I don't like indecision. So I feel like I'm counting the minutes now.